Mercury, zipping through Libra, is sextile Saturn, and both are quincunx Uranus in Pisces. Efforts at making sense and order will show where sense and order cannot exist. Separately, Venus square Neptune promotes lazy sensuality and ethereal spiritual dreams. It could be great fun if you’re not attached to specific plans and results.

March 21 – April 20

Efforts to help friends or family are likely to backfire. Helping can be more productive where there’s more detachment – say, with some community group. A previously platonic friendship looks like it’s getting steamy!

April 21 – May 20

Not enough – or too much – self-confidence in your speaking skills can damage your career. Input from partners and friends will only confuse the issue. Writing down what you want to say first is good practice and offers clearer perspective.

May 21 – June 21

Taking care of household accounts can disrupt travel plans, but better to watch costs now than to pay the price later. Sex and religion should not be discussed at work, but either topic may be pertinent now with your doctor.

June 22 – July 22

Get creative about talking dirty and/or talking tough. Work on achieving the vocal equivalent of an iron fist in a velvet glove. Erotic role play makes good practice; but sexually or otherwise, firm self-assertion can get you wherever you want to go.

July 23 – Aug. 22

Take time out to focus first on personal priorities, then on what’s important in your relationships. Discussing these issues with your partner (or a confidante) could raise worries and arguments, but better to get those out in the open and dealt with.

Aug. 23 – Sept. 22

What you see as a necessary approach to teamwork is entirely different from what’s really needed. Offer your ideas, but be very ready to have them critiqued, to struggle through some confusion, and to learn new approaches.

Sept. 23 – Oct. 22

Leave the plastic at home; spending splurges can get you into big trouble! If you can balance open trust in your ability to be inspired with careful attention to masterful examples, you can open up terrific channels of creativity.

Oct. 23 – Nov. 21

Loyalty to family, country and community must occur within a framework of ideals and principles. (Ask any German!) This creates conflicts that you have to deal with now, perhaps challenging your own sense of identity.

Nov. 22 – Dec. 21

Your sexual reputation really doesn’t need to be boosted by any reports you may have on the subject. Admit nothing and deny nothing! Keep your lips sealed – if only conversationally – and promote an air of mystery and allure.

Dec. 22 – Jan. 19

Your political ideals are now getting very fuzzy and dreamy. That’s uncharacteristic, but not bad. Usually, you argue intellectually and pragmatically. Now, try listening and speaking more at the level of emotion and passion.

Jan. 20 – Feb. 18

There’s always room for self-improvement, and this is an ideal time to hone your sexual techniques. Don’t be embarrassed – nothing is lacking in you. If word gets around, it will draw eager helpers.

Feb. 19 – March 20

Let your dreams and fantasies loose! Share them freely with your partner (or anyone else you know won’t use them as evidence to have you locked away), and they could reveal keys to creative genius.